quote unquote solution, when if you look at the fiscal cliff, if you think the deficit is the problem, going over addresses that problem in a big way. >> saying no deal's better than a bad deal. >> once we go over the cliff and i come to the belief we are, we're going to all be asking for a parachute. people are going to start screaming bloody murder. >> if the idea that the deficit is the problem, that will be addressed by going over the fiscal cliff. >> how in the world is it we can tell our children, you can't give your way up everything, so you and your brother and sister, you better figure it out. it works with my nieces and nephews, but for some reason, if it works in congress, it's a mushy deal or really isn't going to work. i'm sorry, folks, if it works for children. >> couldn't agree r more. we heard one congressman at the top of the show saying they shouldn't have gone home at christmas. do you think if we go over the cliff that will be a political cause for vacationing while the american economy and political system is hanging in the balance? >> no, congress will take a vac